2024 Merit Scholarship Recipient: Rebeckah Regennitter

Describe the work you submitted for merits.

I submitted various works from photography, sculptures, drawings, and pieces from my 2D class.

Why did you decide to come to MCAD?

I decided to try MCAD because I am passionate about art, and Iowa has no art collages. Overall, I chose it because it gave me the opportunity to pursue art.

What's next for your practice? Anything you're really excited to make?

Throughout my freshman year at MCAD, I have discovered that I love sculpture and painting, so I plan to expand my knowledge in those areas.

Favorite thing about college life (so far)?

I love the library. Its staff is accommodating, and it is a nice, quiet place to study. Also, being so close to the Mia is great! It is amazing having such close and readily available access to a wide collection of art.

What inspires you?

I am inspired a lot by my family and where I grew up in small town Iowa. I find I keep having my project relate back to home and what I love. In particular, I am very drawn to birds and nature.

Do you have a favorite piece you've made? Describe it!

So far, my favorite piece I have made is a 3-foot-tall metal wind chime. The chimes consist of 50 metal fish that cascade downwards in a spiral from the top, which depicts a continual wave motif. Overall, this project is a labor of love because it took over 30 hours to complete and tested my patience, as I initially had no idea what I was doing.

Anything you're obsessed with at the moment?

I am currently obsessed with two things: our close access to Eat Street and the 3D shop.